Based on the instructional video of the same name, this series teaches the complete novice everything they need to know to start playing right away. The music lover who has never even held a guitar will be playing easy songs immediately. Book 2 is the perfect follow-up to Guitar for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1. This easy, friendly method covers more challenging chords and strums, the basic princ…

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Alto Saxophone and E Flat instruments. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the blues to the more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. An accompanying CD is included with every example.

Par FOGGITT PETER. This is a rowdy and lusty setting of a favourite song from the Coventry Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The music has tremendous swing to its stride, and a folksong quality to which, by the use of judicious pauses, the composer adds the feel of impromptu singing. A certain exaggeration might even be called for in performance, for example in the robustly canonic second verse…

These jazz classics represent a slice of Mile?s illustrious career, from 1957 to 1964, during which Miles was at the apex of his popularity. As an example of Miles unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer and band leader, several of his sidemen Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Wayne Shorter have all had play-a-l…

Par FAURE GABRIEL. Fauré composed his 5 impromptus in two distinct periods of his career, in 1881?83 and 1906?09. Inspired by Chopin?s example, the brilliant early impromptus (opp. 25, 31 and 34) resemble lyrical études that seem like improvisations but are laid out in symmetrical form with a coda. In contrast, the impromptus opp. 91 and 102 are far more boldly conceived in their sonority, harmony…

The Hal Leonard Folk Banjo Method is designed for anyone just learning to play folk-style 5-string banjo. This easy-to-use beginner's guide takes you through the basics with a focus on strumming and accompaniment, featuring traditional tunes to learn and play, plus audio tracks demonstrating every example and song in the book. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online, for down…

The composer writes: 'This volume constitutes new works written for pedal harp alongside some pieces reworked from my earlier volume of the same name for lever harp which lended themselves equally well to the pedal environment. As with the the former works these aim to exploit the idiosyncrasies of the instrument while opening up new technical challenges to the player within a stylistically fam…

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults was issued in 1972 and is in use more and more as a source of renewal in parishes. The rites which accompany the journey of adults towards their baptism have the capacity to breathe newlife into church communities. New rites need new music and the collection aims to provide for a growing need. The music is congregation-friendly with easy refrains that…

Tarik O'Regan's The Ecstasies Above was commissioned by the Robert Baker Commissioning Fund for Sacred Music by Yale Institute of Sacred Music and was premièred by Yale Schola Cantorum under the direction of Simon Carrington on 4th March 2007 in Woolsey Hall Yale University. The minimum number of singers required is 16 (two each per chorus part together with the solo voices); however a large…

A series available as violin duets or violin and piano.Whether a student or a great artist, the desire to make a beautiful sound is a constant in the life of any musician. Sound is the musician's voice, the means of communicating an artistic vision to the audience and it should be the aim for children of any age or standard to be engaged in good tone production.The inspiration for writing these pi…

Studies in Counterpoint, Tonal Organization and Piano Playing. By Paul Hindemith. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 60 pages. Published by Schott.

(Something New Every Lesson) Written by John Thompson. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, instructional photos, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings and lyrics (on some songs). 79 pages. Published by Willis Music Company.

In All Major and Minor Keys. Composed by J. B. Albert. Edited by Julie DeRoche. Book. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #O99X. Published by Carl Fischer Music

(for mixed choir (SATB) or soloists, organ or string orchestra). Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). For SATB choir, organ. Choral part(s). 53 pages. Universal Edition #UE036064. Published by Universal Edition

An Integrated Approach to Musical Literacy. Hinshaw Music. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Hinshaw Music Inc. #HMB270. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Piano Solo. Composed by Leos Jan�¡cek. Edited by Jir�­ Zahr�¡dka. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. 24 pages. G. Henle #HN1247. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481247).

By Richard F. Grunow, Edwin E. Gordon, Christopher D. Azzara. Band Method. Instructional. Book Only. Text language: English. 336 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Soprano or Tenor. By N. Vaccai. Arranged by J. Paton. Vocal Method. Size 7.5x10.7 inches. 48 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

(Edition without fingering). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Rudolf Steglich. Piano. Henle Music Folios. Book only. 60 pages

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Murray Perahia, Norbert Gertsch. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 32 pages. G. Henle #HN1124. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481124).

(Exercises for the Instrumental Conductor). Arranged by Robert Spradling. Carl Fischer Band Books Series. Student Book. 96 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

By Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson. For Piano. The FJH Pianist's Curriculum. Level: Early Elementary. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(A Comprehensive Guide to some of the best Blues Riffs. Featuring Blues, Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Styles.) Written by Andrew D. Gordon. For Bb instrument. Includes instructional book and examples CD. With introductory text, standard notation and chord names. Instructiona…

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory - Complete (Book/CDs). (Complete). Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Essentials of Music Theory. General Theory. Instructional book (spiral bound) and 2 example CDs. Introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and glo…

(in the Style of Gaëtano Pugnani Viola and Piano). By Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962). Edited by Giuseppe Pascucci. String. Softcover. 16 pages

By The Super Groovers. For Bb instruments. Jazz. Book/audio CD. 48 pages. Published by A.D.G. Productions.